Hinckley set to welcome back the buzzards

The world-famous return of the buzzards To Hinckley is set for March 15.

The Cleveland Metroparks will be on buzzard watch beginning at 7 a.m. that day at the Buzzard Roost, located at the corner of State Road and West Drive in the Hinckley Reservation.

The newly appointed “Official Buzzard Spotter,” Sharon Hosko, will be welcoming the turkey vultures back the area. The event has been a tradition in Hinckley for 55 years.

Once the birds are spotted, the fun really begins.

From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 17 the Cleveland Metroparks will host a variety of events. Hikes will take place at 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Bus tours of the Hinckley Reservation are offered at 10, 11, noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Live Birds of Prey programs will be held at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Live music from Roots of American Music will be performed at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There will be a buzzard puppet show at 10:30 a.m. noon and 1:30 p.m. There will also be refreshments and a beer garden with free shuttle bus service.

The Hinckley Chamber of Commerce is also joining in the celebration. On March 17 members will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hinckley Elementary School, 1586 Center Road in Hinckley. Tickets are $6.50 for adults and $4 for children. The chamber is offering a 50-cent discount to anyone who brings a non-perishable food item.

There will also be an arts and crafts fair open to the public with more than 50 vendors. The Natural History Museum will have a live buzzard on display from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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